Detroit weather in March
March in Detroit: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Detroit · #477 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Detroit climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.9 cm / 3.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Detroit in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Detroit?
- March in Detroit: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Detroit on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Detroit in March?
- In March, Detroit averages a daily high of 8°C and a low of -0.5°C, with about 74.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Detroit in March?
- Detroit has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in March.
- Does it snow in Detroit in March?
- Detroit sees roughly 7.9 cm of snowfall in March.